Job Details
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Supporting the Registered Nursing staff in the delivery of personal care and assistance for patients within University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire Trust across both sites at University Hospital Coventry & Hospital of St Cross, Rugby.
Please be advised that the assessment centre and interviews will be held on the 30th January 2026 for shortlisted candidates. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. Sponsorship is unable to be supported with this role. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Eligibility & Qualifications
* You must have either a Level 2 BTEC Diploma or extended Diploma or equivalent qualification or have previous care experience or experience in a person‑centred & public facing role.
* In line with the Education and Skills Act 2008, young people must remain in education or training until their 18th birthday. UHCW NHS Trust supports this through a range of apprenticeship opportunities.
* If you are aged 16–18, please consider applying via our Apprenticeship programmes.
Position Details
Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) – Band 2 – £24,465 + enhancements. As a Band 2 HCSW you must have previous experience of care or experience in working within a person‑centred & public facing role or already hold a level 2 health and social care related qualification. Full and Part‑Time posts available. The salary will be pro‑rata for part‑time staff. Successful applicants will be placed on a waiting list until a suitable vacancy becomes available in the Trust.
Recruitment Process
If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview with nursing teams from across the organisation. If you are successful at interview, and there isn’t a current vacancy that meets your needs, we’ll keep in touch and update you as jobs arise. If we are unable to allocate you to your requirements, your application will be withdrawn.
Recruiting to Values
To ensure that we provide world‑class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values‑Based Interview, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
Trust Information
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.
This advert closes on Sunday 18 Jan 2026.
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